Biological Info: Brown Shrimp
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Family Penaeidae (Shrimp)

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Scientific Name:
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Farfantepenaeus aztecus
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Common Names:
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Brazil, Spring Shrimp
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Description:
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Brownish, grooves on either side of spine on head and either side of spine on tail. Medium-length antennae. Abundant in spring and early summer. Average 70-80 per pound.
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